Home's Hingeback Tortoise

Home's Hingeback Tortoise

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Home's Hingeback Tortoise

Sheldon (Male)                   Acquired 2004                   Lifespan: 30-50+ years   To prepare carrier: Handling: 

Home's Hingeback Tortoise

Range: West Africa Habitat: tropical swamps, tropical and subtropical forests Threats: Humans (pet trade, meat, medicine, habitat loss), dry seasons Status: Vulnerable Notable facts: 

Diet: fruit, vegetation, fungi, insects, snails, tadpoles, carrion    At the zoo: Fruits, vegetables, dog food (pellets), canned cat food) Size: 8-10" long Predators: Monitor lizards, raptors, hornbills, hyenas Activity pattern: 

Home's Hingeback Tortoise

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